"40 Years On: Who's Still Using the Original Apple Macintosh Computers?"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by BBC.com
The original Apple Macintosh 128K, released 40 years ago, still has a loyal following of enthusiasts who continue to use and cherish the aging computers, despite their limitations. Some fans use the devices to play vintage games, while others collect and study them as pieces of computing history. The Macintosh's impact on personal computing was significant, ushering in an era of portable, accessible machines that revolutionized the industry. However, as technology continues to evolve, the era of individualized computing heralded by the Macintosh is giving way to increasing dependence on networked systems and cloud processing.